Netanyahu thanked Sisi for his remarks, as well as his commitment to a joint investigation of the attack.
The last deadly incident involving Egypt was in 2011, when attackers from the country infiltrated Israel, killing eight civilians.
Aside from a Koran and a firearm, the terrorist was found to be carrying a knife and six magazines.
IDF Chief Halevi ordered the results of the investigation to be presented quickly and ordered a broader investigation of the border defense approach.
The shocking punitive action by the Journalists Syndicate comes against the background of a more than forty-year-old peace agreement between Israel and Egypt.